Started a Lindbergh collection

steve in so la · Oct 15, 2006

I dug this Lindbergh watch fob a while back. In great shape, it commemorates not only his flying feat but specifically his appearance in Tucson, Az - where I live.

Since then I have bought a letter sent from Tucson with postal info stamped on it about his flight , plus a token which commerates him from 1927. Here they are , not permanently set yet. I keep on the lookout for other things tied to him and Tucson.
Just thought someone might get an idea from my start on this collection. Plus any suggestions out there would be greatly appreciated, steve in so az

spittfire · Oct 15, 2006

Documentation would be cool too, go to the library and get copies of his stories captured in the newspapers.

steve in so la · Oct 15, 2006

Good idea on the newspaper - the one here has been around forever. I'll check with the Historical society, Steve

Brian · Oct 17, 2006

I really like that watch fob. Really great find.
How about including the commemorative stamps ?

hoser · Oct 17, 2006

Very nice fob. Its in awesome shape. You gonna keep it as is, or try to polish it up some?

Scrltt641 · Oct 17, 2006

Really great finds, steve. I like watch fobs. And also tokens. May I suggest putting a piece of colored felt as a background in the frame, to display it, or as a background in a Riker case?

Scrltt641

steve in so la · Oct 17, 2006

Background is tempoary - havent decided on the final one yet but I have used felt several times on other displays. Works well.

How would I go about finding a commemerative stamp ?

Not going to do anything to the surface of the fob., I like the old age look.

Thanks guys,
Steve

spittfire · Oct 17, 2006

http://www.aviation-antiques.com/1921-civilian-4.html
http://www.1847usa.com/identify/YearSets/1927.htm
Here are two links that may help in your search. Good luck. :grin:

steve in so la · Oct 17, 2006

Thanks Spitfire - I found a stamp on ebay and put a bid on it. Steve

spittfire · Oct 17, 2006

steve in so az said:
Thanks Spitfire - I found a stamp on ebay and put a bid on it. Steve

You are most welcome!

steve in so la · Oct 18, 2006

Spitfire - The ebay stamp sale closed- I got it for 6 bux ! Thanks again - it sure will fit nicely into my collection, Steve

spittfire · Oct 19, 2006

Good Job! anytime :lol:

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